Export Funding NB - Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Amount:

$15,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

Export Funding NB provides financial assistance to help New Brunswick SMEs increase sales outside the province.

Comments on Funding:

1
Funding is a contribution of up to 65% of eligible costs, to a maximum contribution of $15,000.
2
Total project costs must be more than $5,000 to apply for assistance.
3
For the minimum project size of $5,000, the reimbursement would equal $3,250; for a project of 23,076.92 or greater, the maximum reimbursement would be $15,000.
4
At least 35% of the total project costs must be provided by the Applicant.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

have their Head Office registered and operating in New Brunswick;
be exporting or planning to export;
have a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number;
demonstrate an increase in revenue, profit, or workforce in the past two years and that the proposed activity will improve export performance.
be industry sectors, except retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services and softwood lumber.
Professional services such as marketing firms, creative agencies, business or fitness coaches are generally not considered eligible applicants; however, they may be considered if the project represents a unique and/or strategic opportunity with potential economic benefit to NB.
Consultant travel and trade show attendance fees are not eligible.

Application Steps:

Applicants must complete the online application form and demonstrate that they comply with the program’s objective and guidelines.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
the completed application form;
2
consultant proposal(s); and
3
other supporting documents.

Other Things to Note:

Export Funding NB combines the former Export Market Access Program, E-Tools for Exporting and Exporters NB into one streamlined program. The program covers specific incremental activities provided by consultants or agencies such as: